The locations below are updated regularly during both the primary and general election cycles. Contact your county to confirm availability.

Return My Ballot

  • You can return your mail ballot at any of your county’s locations.
Delaware Philadelphia Montgomery Chester Bucks Centre Monroe Dauphin Allegheny Westmoreland Lehigh Lackawanna Luzerne Northampton Union Adams York Berks Perry Pike Juniata Lycoming McKean Columbia Mercer Mifflin Montour Northumberland Warren Potter Wyoming Schuykill Snyder Somerset Sullivan Susquehanna Wayne Washington Tioga Venango Lawrence Elk Armstrong Beaver Bedford Blair Bradford Butler Cambria Cameron Carbon Clarion Clearfield Clinton Crawford Cumberland Erie Fayette Forest Franklin Fulton Greene Huntingdon Indiana Jefferson Lancaster Lebanon Statewide

Drop boxes are set up by your county. They are a safe, secure, and convenient way to return your mail ballot.

Learn more about voting by mail.

When is the deadline to return my mail ballot?

Your ballot must be RECEIVED by your county’s election office by Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 8 p.m.

To ensure your ballot is received by the deadline, return it as soon as possible.

How do I complete and return my mail ballot?

  1. Read all the instructions carefully and mark your ballot using a blue or black pen. Be sure to complete the front and back of each page.
  2. Seal your ballot in the smaller, inner secrecy envelope that indicates “official election ballot.” Do not make any marks on this envelope.
  3. Seal the inner secrecy envelope in the larger, pre-addressed outer return envelope.
  4. Sign and date the voter’s declaration on the outside of the outer return envelope. Do not date it with your birth date.
  5. Return your ballot via USPS as soon as possible or hand deliver it to your county’s designated drop-off location.

How can I track my mail ballot after I return it?

Yes, you can track your ballot using vote.pa/track.

Due to high volume, it may take a few days for your ballot to be processed. If you don’t see an updated status within 4-5 days of dropping off your ballot, or if you believe your ballot was lost, contact your county election office.

More Info About Voting by Mail

Paid for by Commonwealth Communications.
© 2021